The sky on
your birthday.
The Great Nebula in Orion
The Great Nebula in Orion, M42, is a stellar nursery where new stars are actively forming. This image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows clumps of gas and dust. They are collapsing under their own gravity to create new stars.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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Released on 3 July 2023 Serene Supernova Aftermath See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 Clash of the Titans See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2023 NGC 3256 (HST) See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2022 Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars See it as a poster -
Released on 3 July 2012 Hubble image of Herbig-Haro object HH 110 See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 3 JUL 1995 falls under Cancer (♋). The sign's window runs from 06-21 through 07-22. Cancer is marked by the Beehive Cluster, M44, a loose family of stars visible to the naked eye on a dark night. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 3 JUL 1995.
Questions about July 3, 1995
What space photo was released on July 3, 1995?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 1995 was "The Great Nebula in Orion". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on July 3, 1995?
A waxing crescent moon, about 30% lit.
What day of the week was July 3, 1995?
July 3, 1995 was a Monday, day 184 of the 365 days in 1995.
Is it free?
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